17 Best Seafood Restaurants near Emerald Isle

Outer Banks Boil Company Emerald Isle Seafood • $$
Plantation Shopping Center, 8700 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle

Customers` Favorites

Seafood Boil with Corn and Potatoes
Snow Crab by the lb
Clams by the Dozen
Cornbread Muffins
Corn on the Cob
Lobster Tails
Key Lime Pie
Creamy Slaw
Crab Legs
NC BBQ

“We ordered “The Clamshell” with the clams and mussels mix and followed the instructions as printed. Everything was absolutely perfectly prepared and over the top delicious. We used the entire seasoning cup provided and steamed it in Sam Adams Cherry Wheat Ale and it came out great. The potatoes sopped up the broth and it was yummy. We didn’t need the supplied cocktail sauce or butter. Everything was so flavorful. We highly recommend!!“

5 Superb190 Reviews
Fish Hut Grill Seafood • $
301 Mangrove Dr, Emerald Isle

Customers` Favorites

Crab Cake with Garden Salad and Cesar Dressing
Poke Tacoi with Protein SM
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Peel Eat Shrimp Grouper
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Blackened Fish Tacos
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Crab Cake Sandwich
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Smoked Tuna Salad

“Soft shell crab sandwich, seared tuna sandwich, cheese curds, fries and yummy drinks! The hype is real! So good!“

4.7 Superb281 Reviews
Caribsea Restaurant Seafood • $$$
8921 Crew Dr, Emerald Isle

Customers` Favorites

Blackened Shrimp & Scallops
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Pan Seared Scallops
Scallops and Shrimp
Oysters Rockefeller
Shrimp and Grits
Bone-In Ribeye
Beef Medallions
Key Lime Pie
Steak Diane

“We held a rehearsal dinner for my son’s wedding at Caribsea! We were so pleased with everything from the planning to the final bill. The atmosphere was elegant and cozy, the food was fabulous, and the service was above and beyond! We had a lot of guests with food allergies… chef prepared specific plates for each of those guests, they labeled all of the food just in case we missed anyone’s allergy (we did buffet style for the majority of our 50 guests.) The final cost (even with an open bar) was a pleasant surprise. I gave Caribsea a budget and they stayed well under - I was shocked. The quality of everything was worth so much more. Everyone had a great time! I want to thank Vito, chef and the wait staff - everyone was so kind and so professional!

Vegetarian options: We had vegan, serious food allergies, and gluten free guests. Chef made plates specifically for their likings.“

4.2 Good143 Reviews
Flipperz Family Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
311 Mangrove Dr, Emerald Isle

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheese Steak
Firecracker Shrimp
Sweet Potato Fries
Flounder Sandwich
Shrimp Platter
Fried Flounder
Seafood Bisque
Homemade Chips
Shrimp Burger
Fried Oysters

“Excellent local restaurant. Great shrimp and grits. Owners are strong community supporters, as well!!“

4.3 Superb176 Reviews
The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits Southern • $
8302 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle

Customers` Favorites

The Post BYO Breakfast Biscuit
Snow Crab Legs by the Pound
Biscuits and Gravy
Low Country Boil
Shrimp and Grits
The Post Burger
Mashed Potatoes
The Post Waffle
Seafood Platter
Fried Chicken

“We ate at The Trading Post last night. The food was great and the staff was friendly. What stood out the most was how well the staff worked together. They were helping each other, filling glasses and delivering food for each other, the hostess never stopped moving…constantly checking to see if wait staff needed assistance. A great overall experience.“

4.2 Good197 Reviews
Madras & Khaki's at Flipperz Seafood • $$
311 Mangrove Dr, Emerald Isle

“Early dinner ... we had shave ribeye steak subs and fries... DELICIOUSLY flavorful!! Tried the appetizer: Chicken Brocolli Cheddar Fritter Balls-- good gracious they were AMAXING!! House made ranch dressing for dipping. Another plus was really nice gift shop on site... plus HOMEMADE old family recipe fudges!!! WOW!! A really nice family feel to this place instead of just a bar hang out joint. Very nice attentive staff working here.“

3.8 Good15 Reviews
Surf's Up Grill & Bar American • $
102 Bogue Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle

Customers` Favorites

Grouper Basket and Grilled Shrimp
Fried Shrimp Platter
Chicken Quesadilla
Loaded Tater Tots
Grouper Sandwich
Ahi Tuna Nachos
Hang 10 Burger
Grouper Fingers
Shrimp Burger
Shrimp Basket

“Hostess was a jerk..jersey... don't want any part of that“

4.2 Good282 Reviews
Rucker Johns Restaurant American • $
8700 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle

Customers` Favorites

Prime Rib & Loaded Baked Potato
Croissants with Honey Butter
Lightly Battered Shrimp
Bucky's Filet Mignon
Cajun Chicken Salad
House Baked Potato
Cajun Shrimp Wrap
Seared Tuna Salad
Shrimp and Grits
Honey Croissants

“Croissants are so good! Very busy restaurant, there was a wait. Ok location, have to park in shared lot with other businesses & walk a ways. Food was good, nothing special. Would eat there again. Waitress was nice.“

4.1 Good222 Reviews
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill Mexican • $
140 Fairview Dr, Emerald Isle

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry House Margarita and Chips Salsa
Tableside Made Guacamole and Chips
Mexican Style Crispy Chicken Wings
Plaza Mexico Fish Tacos
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Camarones A la Diabla
Enchiladas Poblanas
Taquitos Mexicanos
Steak Quesadilla
Grilled Chicken

“Everything on the menu is great. Great service too.“

3.9 Good121 Reviews
T&W Restaurant and Oyster Bar Seafood • $$
2383 North Carolina Hwy 58, Peletier - 9.76 miles

Customers` Favorites

AYCE Snow Crab Legs & Steamed Shrimp
Fried Oyster and Shrimp Platter
Oysters on the Half Shell
All You Can Eat Oysters
Chargrilled Oysters
Sweet Potato Fries
Blackened Flounder
Dozen Raw Oysters
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Shrimp and Grits

“Had a very good meal and my server was Hayden. She was so personal, courteous, and competent. I liked the way she checked in with me to inform me about my meal preparation and how attentive she was once she served my meal. Thank you, Hayden.“

4.8 Superb540 Reviews
Captains Kitchen Food Truck Seafood • $
1502 Salter Path Rd, Indian Beach - 3.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hush Puppies & Grouper Snack
Fried Scallops Sandwich
Monster Fish Sandwich
Double Cheeseburger
Super Shrimp Burger
Don Skeeter Burger
Chili Cheese Fries
Soft Crab Sandwich
Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Sandwich

“Take my advice and just skip all the seafood restaurants and come see these amazing people! Been coming to EI for 20+ years and this is the best seafood we have ever ate! These folks know how to cook some good seafood! Large portions, Delicious Food, Great Prices and Quick Service! There is nothing you can’t like about this place! We even had our meal in the parking lot and had the best time! If I could give more than five stars I certainly would! Thanks for serving up some excellent seafood! You guys rock! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

4.8 Superb202 Reviews
The Crab Shack Seafood • $$
146 Headen Ln, Salter Path - 3.75 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Scallops and Flounder with Slaw and Green Beans
Double Cheeseburger Carolina Burger
Oyster Shrimp and Scallops Platter
Lemon Pie with Ritz Cracker Crust
Ribeye Steak with Lobster Tail
Clam Chowder Soup so They Say
Shrimp and Crab Meat Platter
Crabmeat- Panned with Butter
Snow Crab Legs Slaw Fries
Hot Dogs All the Way

“Lovely waterfront, family atmosphere. Food is super fresh and consistently good over numerous visits! Service is top notch, and they get highest marks from us for hospitality and cleanliness! You may experience a wait but they are very efficient and keep things moving at a good pace!! Most definitely the best restaurant in Salter Path :)“

4.1 Good239 Reviews
Starfish Grill American • $
2896 A NC-24, Newport - 3.44 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Basket with French Fries Coleslaw and Hush Puppies
Teriyaki Ahi Tuna Nachos
Seafood Mac and Cheese
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Sweet Potato Fries
Atlantic Beach Pie
Steamed Broccoli
NC Shrimp Burger
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Philly

“We had a delightful lunch on the way back from Pine Knoll Shores. So glad I drove a little extra to give it a try. I will be back.“

4.6 Superb158 Reviews
TimeOut Tavern Bar & Grill • $
360 E Chatham St, Newport - 8.55 miles

Customers` Favorites

Reuben and Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Buffalo Cheese Dip with Nachos
Stacked Roast Beef Sandwich
Chicken Tender with Fries
Shrimp Scami Flatbread
Mozzarella Sticks
Shrimp and Grits
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken Wings
Shrimp Basket

“Had the Stromboli sandwich wife had the buffalo chicken sandwich and as great and the prices are people friendly!“

4.3 Superb125 Reviews
Big Oak Drive-In & Bar-B-Q Barbecue • $
1167 Salter Path Rd, Salter Path - 3.79 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Burger and Fries
Regular Shrimp Burger
Flounder Sandwich
Brunswick Stew
Fried Pickles
Cheeseburger
Hush Puppies
Fried Shrimp
Shrimpburger
Clamburger

“The shrimp burger is amazing and everyone was so friendly!“

4.1 Good120 Reviews
16

Nami

Nami Japanese • $
5209 Hwy 70 W Suite E, Morehead City - 9.01 miles

Customers` Favorites

California Roll and Tuna Roll
Edamame and Miso Soup
Sushi Sashimi Combo
Chicken Yakisoba
Master NAMI Roll
Chicken Tempura
Spicy Tuna Roll
Wasabi Burrito
Hawaiian Roll
Sashimi Salad

“Fantastic Authentic cuisine!! Everything tastes so fresh and delicious!“

3.9 Good96 Reviews
Ribeyes Steakhouse- Cape Carteret Steak House • $$
104 Golfin Dolphin Dr, Cape Carteret - 6.8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Burger and Steamed Veggies
Loaded Baked Potato and Endless
Steamed Veggies Baked Potato
Ribeye Steak Sweet Potato
6oz Ribeye w Baked Potato
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Item Endless Salad Bar
Grilled Chicken Breast
10 Ounce Steak Dinner
Wow Cow Cheeseburger

“The 2 for 1 ribeye meal including salad bar was great! Always fresh salad bar and the ribeye was excellent as well as the service!“

3.4 Good110 Reviews

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